Current National Threat Level is elevated

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security News

Readout of Secretary's Remarks at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference

Denver - Secretary Napolitano delivered remarks at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Denver, Colo., emphasizing her commitment to enhanced information sharing with state and local law enforcement partners to combat threats of terrorism.

Fire Prevention Week 2009

Washington, D.C. - Cooking is the leading cause of residential structure fires and injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading factor contributing to cooking-related fires. For these reasons and many others, the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2009 is "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned!" In addition to cooking fires, a special emphasis is placed on burn awareness and prevention and keeping homes fire safe.

REAL ID Final Rule Deadline Extended

Washington, D.C. - The Department of Homeland Security has determined that additional time is warranted for states to submit a request for an additional extension. States must file a request for an extension by December 1, 2009. This rule does not change the January 1, 2010 compliance date.

Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions

Washington, D.C. - Vendor Outreach Sessions are a series of pre-arranged 15-minute appointments with Small Business Specialists from various components of the Homeland Security procurement offices. These sessions provide the small business community an opportunity to discuss their capabilities and learn of potential procurement opportunities.

Third Dialogue for the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review

Washington, D.C. - The third and final national dialogue for the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review begins this week. It is the culmination of an extensive stakeholder outreach effort that began in June with the Secretary's outreach to homeland security stakeholder associations and two previous national dialogues.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month